Winter Fun! Did You Know Grand Rapids City Parks Are Open Year Round?

With Christmas vacation coming up, you might be looking for ways to get outside and get active with the kiddos.

Well, Grand Rapids parks are a great place to do that!

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Grand Rapids City Parks Are Open Year-Round

Did you know that Grand Rapids City Parks remain open in the wintertime?

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation department plows and maintains parking lots and multi-use trails at several popular parks, and parks with closed gates are still open daily from dawn to dusk for pedestrians.

So Grand Rapids' parks are a great option if you want to take a winter hike or build a snowman or snow forts!

Winter Fun Activities at Grand Rapids Parks

The ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle has begun! The rink at 135 Monroe Center St. NW is open daily, weather permitting, through February 22.

Those wanting to ice skate can walk-up or reserve skate times online. There are 50 reserved spots. One person can reserve a skate time for up to six household members

Cost to skate at Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink is $3 for those 17 and younger, and $6 for adults 18 and older. Skate rental is included with admission. Skate sizes range from 8 toddler through men's 15.

Interested in sledding?

The City of Grand Rapids recommends sledding at these parks:

• Highland Park (700 College Ave NE)
  Parking lot off Grand Ave is open and plowed.
• Mary Waters Park (1042 Lafayette Ave NE)
  Parking lot off Lafayette Ave is open and plowed
• Mulick Park (1632 Sylvan Ave SE)
  Parking lot is open and plowed
• Plaster Creek Family Park (2401 Buchanan Ave SW)
  Gates are closed, street parking available
• Richmond Park (1101 Richmond St NW)
  Main parking lot off Richmond Ave is open and plowed

The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department also offers winter activities Indian Trails Golf Course like cross country skiing, snowshoeing and fat tire biking when the weather is permitting.

Snowshoes and fat tire bikes are available to rent. Visitors must bring their own skis. The clubhouse is open daily for warming up by the fire and buying some hot cocoa. Check out hours, admission prices and trail maps here.

Find out more about winter activities at Grand Rapids Parks here.